HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL
25 Bloomsbury Avenue Brampton, Ontario L6P 1W9
Phone: 905-794-8039 Fax: 905-794-1285
Website: http://www.dpcdsb. org/SPRIT
December 2015
Principal
N. Poerba
Vice Principal
A. Cassar
Head Secretary
P. Figliomeni
Superintendent
D. Oude-Reimerink
Trustee
Shawn Xaviour
St. Patrick Parish
11873 The Gore Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6P 0B2
905-794-0486
Pastor
Father Vito
School Council
Co-Chairs 2015-16
K. Dancy
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PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
Advent is the time before Christmas when we
prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
We wait in joyful hope for the Nativity of Jesus,
our Lord. The staff and students of Holy Spirit
School will enter into the spirit of the season
by preparing to help those in the community who require
our assistance. As a school community we have many
special activities planned for the season of Advent; we
know that small acts of kindness can have a big impact
and can help to make a difference in the lives of others.
These special activities also help to remind us of the true
meaning of Christmas.
Our Family Advent Mass will be held at Holy Spirit
School, on Monday November 7 at 7:00 p.m. Please
note this date on your calendars. It is a wonderful way to
capture the “true meaning” of Christmas with your family.
The holidays are a time of year to be with family and
friends, a time to rejoice and give thanks for our many
blessings. On behalf of the staff of Holy Spirit Catholic
School may your family have a peaceful and joyous
Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Yours sincerely,
Ms. Poerba and A. Cassar
ADVENT PRAYER
Heavenly Father, during Advent, may we remember the greatest gift ever given: Your only Son, Jesus Christ. Fill our hearts
with joy day by day as we think of our Savior putting aside His
heavenly glory and coming among us.
As a newborn, only a stable roof sheltered Him and ordinary, impoverished parents cared for Him. Your angels
couldn’t contain themselves, but broke into the quiet night
-watch of a group of humble shepherds. The heavenly
messengers proclaimed the glorious news of the Savior
who would pay the price for our sins, the sign of Your
goodwill to all men, and Your desire for peace on earth.
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, may we grow in
understanding and wonder of His birth. By Christmas
day, may our hearts overflow with rejoicing and thanksgiving. Let our gratitude overflow to each person we meet
by demonstrating the peace and goodwill in our hearts -not just at this joyful season but all year long. Amen.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
In the month of December we will celebrate the virtue
of Hope. God helps us to keep on working for a more
peaceful world even when we feel discouraged. People of Hope, keep up a positive attitude, can bounce
back from tough situations, set and stick to their goals
and know that Jesus will help us.
Let us now pray...for the grace and courage to be people of Hope. People who can see, participate in and
contribute to God’s goodness emerging around us.
Amen
HELPING HANDS
During the month of December we will continue our
efforts to help those in need at Christmas time. This
year we are assisting the seniors from Leisure World
and families in our community. We continue to focus
our efforts to raise funds to provide Christmas gifts and
food vouchers for these families. All money raised is
very much appreciated. If enough funds are raised we
will also purchase a gift for seniors, parent(s) of the
child(ren). We will continue to accept your money donations.
CANDY CANES
The Grade 8’s will be selling Candy Canes during the
week November 30, They will be for sale outside
Room 204 during first recess. All proceeds will be
used towards our Helping Hands Campaign.
GIVE AND RIDE
On Wednesday December 2nd at 9:00 am
the YFAs will be greeting you at the Kiss and Ride area
for our annual Give and Ride campaign. They will be
asking for donations to help support our Helping Hands
families for Christmas.
PEEL POLICE: CRAM THE CRUISER
As is the tradition here at Holy Spirit, everyone was
invited to help with our food drive. We will collect non
perishable food during the week of December 7, On
December 18 students will have a chance to stuff Police Cruiser with food. A special thank you Constable
Gray for organizing this event for us.
GENTLY USED AND CLEAN COATS
Families are invited to bring in gently used and clean
coats for our Coat drive, These coats will be donated
to a community agency for many needy families.
Teaching for The Father Inspired by The Son Guided by The Holy Spirit
OFFICE REMINDERS
HEALTH AND SAFETY REMINDER
VISITORS TO SCHOOL
Please remember to other children, you are a stranger. When
you come to the school, please report to the office, sign in,
and take a tag. Prior to leaving, sign out and return your
visitor’s tag.
Any individuals wandering the school without appropriate identification will be asked to go to the office. Please help us monitor a
safe and welcoming environment for your children.
LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
We would appreciate the cooperation of the entire school community by NOT sending any lunches or snacks that contain
peanuts/nut products. We want Holy Spirit School to be a safe
environment for all students. Thank you for your assistance with
this initiative. When celebrating a special occasion, we continue to encourage that only non-edible treats be sent to school if
they are to be shared with other students.
VOLUNTEERS IN THE SCHOOL
We are pleased to welcome our volunteers for another year to
support learning in our school. We appreciate their commitment
& support and look forward to a great year! Thank you to all who
have applied for their Criminal Reference Check. We look forward to working with you.
Anyone working in our school as a new employee or volunteer
must have a Criminal Reference Check completed by Peel Police.
CRC are free of charge for volunteers. Forms will be available
from the office and at the Community Information Board. Anyone
who completed a Criminal Reference Check last year is required
to sign a Criminal Reference Declaration, annually. Please see
office staff.
WHAT IS SEASONAL INFLUENZA?
LOST AND FOUND
Seek and you shall find!
Our lost and found box is getting full. During the
weeks of December 14th, all lost and found items will
be displayed outside the library. Please feel free to come and
browse to see if you recognize any of your children’s missing
clothing items.
PLEASE DON’T BE LATE!
Recently we have noticed an increase in the number of students arriving
late for school and classes. All students from Junior Kindergarten to
Grade 8, should start school on time. This prevents interruption of classes and loss of information for the students. Please encourage and
assist your child(ren) to recognize that punctuality is a responsibility,
which all students should be developing. A reminder that school begins
at 9:15 a.m. in the morning and 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon.
LOCKDOWN DRILLS
It is a policy in Dufferin-Peel CDSB that all of its schools conduct a “Lockdown Procedure” twice a year. This will be initiated should an emergency exist on school property or in the
surrounding neighbourhood. Part of the process is to practice
the “Lockdown Procedures” as we practice fire drills. The
procedures that we will follow have been recommended by the board.
We have scheduled our Lock Down drills throughout the year. The drills
are conducted with as much sensitivity as possible in order not to cause
undue concern for students. If you have any questions or concerns,
please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by Influenza Viruses. It can cause
mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to
death. Some people, such as the elderly, young
children, and people with certain health conditions
are at high risk for serious flu complications. The
best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. The flu
is spread easily through coughing, sneezing or through touching contaminated surfaces or objects like unwashed hands, toys and eating
utensils.
REMEMBER: Health officials indicate that fresh air is beneficial,
as long as students are dressed appropriately.
BE SMART, GET A HEAD START
Head lice are always present in the community. By
checking your child’s head, once a week, for head lice,
you will catch it early and treat it before it has a chance to
spread. Should you suspect that your child(ren) has head
lice, please notify the school.
Remember, an infestation of lice is not a reflection on the cleanliness
of your child. In fact, students with appropriate hygiene habits are as
susceptible to lice as any other group. A reminder to all to refrain
from sharing hats at any time, but especially during the winter months.
The treatment for pediculosis is simple. Specially medicated shampoo
or cream rinse is available from your pharmacist. Carefully follow the
manufacturer’s directions and remove all nits from hair.
Any infected student will need to be checked at the office before reentry to class.
Peel Health (www.peelregion.ca/health/) is available to provide advice to parents, school staff and students about treatment and prevention. They can be contacted at (905) 791-7800.
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HEALTHY EATING TIP
Your children are always watching you, even when
you think they’re not paying attention. Instead of telling them to eat more fruit produce, why not turn your
words into actions and see what happens? Keep a
bowl of fresh and washed fruits out on the table. (apples, grapes,
berries etc…) Keep it low key. Don’t comment on whether the kids
partake or not. Just keep a steady supply on the table and make sure
the kids see you eating the fruit.
OUTDOOR / WEATHER REMINDERS
SCHOOL YARD REMINDERS
We continue to remind our students regularly that they are to choose
activities that do not involve “body contact of any sort.” We are finding that most of our students are becoming more aware of the meaning of this and we encourage that you discuss this rule with your child
(ren) at home as well.
SNOW AND ICE STAYS ON THE GROUND
As the winter weather begins, students are reminded that
“Snow Stays on the Ground”. Every child in the school will
be made aware of the importance of this rule in preventing
injury to others. Please assist us by reviewing with your child
the dangers of throwing snowballs and the importance of preventing injury to other children.
INDOOR SHOES
We have already begun to experience colder and wet
weather. In order to avoid tracking mud, water and
snow into the classroom, it will be necessary for each
student to have a pair of indoor running shoes. Students will change
into this additional pair of shoes as soon as they come to their class.
We are also requesting that the shoes the students will wear indoors,
have non marking soles so that there will be no black scuff marks on
the floors. Fire regulations dictate that all students must have footwear
on at all times. We appreciate your assistance in this endeavor.
DRY FEET, DRY CLOTHING
Colder weather is upon us!
Please ensure that your child
comes to school prepared to participate in all activities, including outdoor recess. All children should have hats, scarves, gloves, warm
coats and boots. As the winter season gives way to slush and snow,
all students are reminded to bring an extra pair of shoes to wear indoors during the winter months.
In anticipation of a cold and snowy winter, we would also like to
advise parents of children to send an extra set of clothes (track
pants, sweatshirts, socks, underwear) to school during the winter. These clothes will be kept at the school to be used when the
child is wet from playing in the snow.
COLD WEATHER
Children will be kept in at recess if the wind chill equivalent
temperature is minus 20 degrees Celsius or lower. This is in
accordance with the policy of the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. We will, of course, monitor the weather situation
on a daily basis. The safety of our students is always of utmost concern. We obtain our weather information from the Environment Canada Weather Information Line and follow School Board guidelines.
With the exception of these occasions, all children will go out for recess and the lunch break.
INDOOR RECESS REQUESTS
In the colder weather we often receive requests to allow children to
remain indoors when they have a cold, flu, etc. Please note that we
cannot comply with these requests, as we have neither the facilities
nor the staff to supervise these students. If you feel your child is not
well enough to go outside, it would be best to keep your child at
home.
LATE BUSES
Due to circumstances over which we have no control at the
school, buses are often irregular in schedules. We realize
that this is an inconvenience for you when picking up your children at
the bus stop. Fortunately we now have a website where parents can
check for bus delays and cancellations. The website is www.stopr.ca.
At the school when buses are late, students remain under the supervision of the teachers or administration. Please see attached flyer for
Bus Cancellations due to bad weather.
BULLYING PREVENTION CORNER
In December the focus is on including and accepting others. The message “we all want to feel included” underscores the idea that all of us
desire the same thing and we all have some responsibility in creating
an atmosphere that is inclusive. Students will learn the meaning of
empathy and explore feelings associated with being excluded. Research shows that bullying behaviours demonstrate a lack of empathy
toward others. Students will also look at how to help someone feel
included and examine ways of strengthening their friendship building
skills.
Tips for parents:
 talk with your child(ren) about ways to build friendships with others
 reinforce the message that even if we aren’t good friends with
someone we can still be friendly, considerate and welcoming
 use teachable moments (family situations, media, and movies) to
explore empathy with your child(ren) and help them relate to and
understand how others are feeling.
PARISH CORNER
Blessings upon all of you, dear friends: parents, students, teachers,
administrators and staff. Advent has arrived, and with Advent a precious
gift from Pope Francis: the Jubilee of Mercy. How beautiful it is to realize that we are truly “loved” by God. There is nothing that will keep us
away from his Love. I wish to thank in a special way those families that
have made a commitment this year to journey with their children to the
Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. A special
thank you to families who have renewed their commitment of making the
Sunday Eucharist a part of their weekly events as a family. During this
Holy Year of Mercy, our parish will be welcoming pilgrims from all over
the Archdiocese. Along with a few other churches spread throughout
the city of Toronto and its surroundings, St. Patrick’s has been chosen
as a Jubilee Church where people will walk through its Holy Doors to
celebrate God’s Mercy and receive the gift of Indulgences. Our Holy
Doors will be officially opened on Sunday, December 13, beginning with
a procession from St. Patrick’s School at 3:30 p.m. It will be followed by
a mass added to our Sunday schedule, at 4 p.m.
Very shortly we will once again be celebrating Christmas. My prayers
will be with all of you and with the needs of your families over the
next several weeks and especially at Christmas. For those who may
not have the opportunity of knowing our mass schedule for Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day, please note note:
CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24
4 p.m. 6 p.m. 10 p.m. (in Italian) 12 midnights.
CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25
8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. (in Italian) 1:00 p.m.
Normally we also have a mass at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, BUT NOT ON
CHRISTMAS DAY.
I hope and pray that all that is taking place in your homes and in the
lives of your family may truly be embraced and blessed by the loving
MERCY of our God.
SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD IN PREPARING TO WRITE THE OSSLT
On Tuesday January 5th, 2016 the Dufferin-Peel Special Education
Advisory Committee (S.E.A.C.) is inviting parents and guardians of intermediate and secondary students with diverse learning needs who are
preparing to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
to attend a Parent Engagement Workshop: “Supporting Your Child in
Preparing to Write the OSSLT.” The event will take place on the third
floor of the DPCDSB Catholic Education Centre,
40 Matheson Blvd. West, Mississauga, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The evening, presented with funding from the Ministry of Education’s Parent
Reaching Out (P.R.O.) Grant will provide information, interactive resources and strategies for parents and guardians to use with their children from grades 7-10. Program Consultants will facilitate the event. A
light dinner will be served. Please see attached flyer
RAISING RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN
A special Presentation is scheduled for the January DRAPCE meeting.
Raising Responsible Children. Come and join us for a seminar by
With friendship and prayers,
Ronald Morrish, educator, international speaker and author of the books,
Fr. Vito Marziliano,
Secrets of Discipline and With All Due Respect. He will provide you with
a host of practical, common-sense strategies. It will be held on
Pastor.
Wednesday January 27, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM st St. ValenUPCOMING EVENTS
tine's School (5610 Heatherleigh Avenue, Mississauga, ON L5V 2V7)
Our children live in a world of social networking and on-line gaming.
Their "heroes" are from the entertainment industry, not the space program. Given these issues and pressures, parents keep searching for
GRADE 8 CONFIRMATION
Our Grade 8 student will be celebrating their Confirmation on Saturday effective ways to help their children learn respect and responsibility,
values and character. Come and join us for a seminar by Ronald MorDecember 5 @ 12:00 (Lara) and 2:30pm (Gismondi).
rish, educator, international speaker and author of the books, Secrets of
Discipline and With All Due Respect. He will provide you with a host of
FIRST RECONICLATION AND FIRST COMMUNION
The Enrollment Ceremony for students celebrating their first reconcilia- practical, common sense strategies for raising responsible children and
tion and first communion this year will be during Sunday masses on he will challenge you to adopt a positive view of discipline. You will go
home with many great ideas that you can start using the very next day.
December 6 (Sat. 5pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10am, 1pm and 7:30pm).
NEXT CSC MEETING
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year, will be held at all Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 20, 2016 in the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary schools on January 25* from 7:00 Conference Room. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend
p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and January 27, 28, 29 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
*A snow date has been designated on January 26 from 7—9pm.
For more information, parents/guardians should contact their local Catholic school, visit the board website at www.dpcdsb.org, or call the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board at 905-890-1221.
PARENT EVENING TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION OF STUDENTS
WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES INTO KINDERGARTEN
On Tuesday, January 12, the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board’s Special Education and Support Services Department will host a
Kindergarten entry planning information session for parents and guardians of children with differing abilities which affect their learning, such as
vision, hearing, speech, autism, physical/medical and/or developmental
delays in the cognitive and/or motor areas, who are entering Kindergarten in September 2016. The meeting will be held at the Catholic Education Centre from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. For more information about this
session, call 905-890-0708 ext. 24011 and see attached flyer.
EXTENDED FRENCH INFORMATION MEETING
Grade 4 parent (s)/guardian (s), who wish to enroll their child in grade 5
Extended French class for September, 2016 are invited to attend an
information meeting at St. Jean Brebeuf, 63 Glenforest Road, Brampton, L6S1L8 on Thursday January 14, 2016 at 7:00 pm. At the present
time, the above mentioned school is the designated centre for our area.
December 5
December 6
December 7
Grade 8 Confirmation
Enrollment Mass: First Reconciliation and Communion
Advent Mass 7 PM
Mr. Howard’s Class to St. Kateri School
December 8
Junior Achievement: Howard, Gismondi
December 14-16 Albion Hills for Grade 6’s
December 17 Hope Virtues Liturgy - Franco/Gabriel
December 21 Christmas Holiday (to January 1)
January 4
First Day back for 2016
March 14-18
March Break
May 10-13
Intermediate Ottawa Trip
ATTACHEMENTS
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Council Corner
Transitions of Students with Differing Abilities into Kindergarten
Supporting Your Child with Preparing to Write the OSSLT
Weather Bus Cancellations and School Closures
Holy Spirit CSC Newsletter,
December Edition 2015
It is hard to believe the year is coming to an end and holiday season is upon us.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to our inaugural Christmas Market on Saturday
November 21st. We had a great turn out of families getting into the Christmas spirit by meeting jolly
Saint Nick. We would also like to thank those who baked the yummy goodies for our bake table. A big
thank you goes out to the parent and student volunteers who helped us run the event, as well as Ms.
Poerba and Ms. Cassar for their guidance. It is hoped that next year, our market will return bigger and
better. If you have any suggestions, or you would like to help, please feel free to contact me via the
school.
Parent volunteers are an important part of our school community and thus we are grateful for the time
you give to the children.
Your Council is working hard on some upcoming events, but as always, new parents and guardians are
always welcome to help out, and our monthly meetings are always open to parents. Please join us at
our next meeting January 20, 2016 at 7:00pm.
Have a blessed Christmas, a safe and joyous New Year.
Karen Dancy, CSC Chair
WANT TO KNOW
MORE ABOUT THE
OSSLT?
DON’T MISS THIS
OPPORTUNITY TO
LEARN WITH YOUR
CHILDREN!
TUESDAY JANUARY 5TH 2016
CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE
40 MATHESON BLVD. WEST
3RD FLOOR
6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
(A LIGHT SUPPER WILL BE SERVED)
SUPPORTING DIVERSE LEARNERS TO
PREPARE FOR THE ONTARIO
SECONDARY SCHOOL
LITERACY TEST
EXPLORE ON-LINE
RESOURCES AND
LEARN FUN
STRATEGIES
ALL PARENTS/
GUARDIANS ARE
WELCOME TO
ATTEND
FREE
Join us for an engaging evening of learning! THE DPCDSB SPECIAL
As part of a Parent Reaching Out grant initiative, the DPCDSB SEAC is offering this interactive information session, geared towards the parents and guardians of students from Grade 7 through 10 who have diverse learning needs and will benefit from support in preparing to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. EDUCATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (SEAC)
This evening event will be conducted by Dufferin‐Peel Staff. SEAC liaison: L. Silvestri LDAO lesliejsilvestri@gmail.com Catholic Education Centre 40 Matheson Blvd. West RSVP with Laura Conte at laura.conte@dpcdsb.org by December 18th,2015 INFORMATION SESSION
Parent Evening to Support the Transition of
Children with Differing Abilities into
KINDERGARTEN
Including: Vision, Hearing, Speech,
Autism, Physical/Medical and/or
Developmental Delays in the
cognitive and/or motor areas.
January 12, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.*
Catholic Education Centre
40 Matheson Boulevard West
Mississauga
*Snow Date: January 13, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Note: Kindergarten Registration
will take place at your local Catholic
school January 25, 27, 28, 29, 2016.
Registration information available
at www.dpcdsb.org
Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District
School Board
“Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me.”
(Luke 9:48)
For more information,
contact Laura Conte at
905-890-0708 ext. 24011
laura.conte@dpcdsb.org
Extraordinary lives start with a great Catholic education.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION (STOPR)
BUS CANCELLATIONS/SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER
2015 – 2016 SCHOOL YEAR
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and
regular school operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close
schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m. and will be announced on the following radio and
television stations:
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9
CFNY FM102.1/AM640
NEWSTALK1010 AM
FM Z103.5
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540
GLOBAL NEWS
CHUM AM1050
CJCL AM590
EZ ROCK FM97.3
FM93.1
CBC99.1
CTV
CFTR AM680
CHFI FM98.1
CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Q107
CITYPULSE
CANADA AM
We will be communicating one of six standard messages to the radio stations. The six
announcements and their effect on the transportation system are as follows: (Please note that
the highlighted text only will be communicated by the radio stations).
1.
2.
“THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING
ST. ANDREW, ST. BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND R.F. HALL
SECONDARY SCHOOL ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
“THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND PEEL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON ARE CANCELLED FOR
TODAY”.
• This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the Town of Caledon are
cancelled for the entire day.
3. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND THE PEEL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON AND THE COUNTY OF
DUFFERIN ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY”.
• This means that all runs listed under announcements #l and #2 are cancelled.
• Individual schools will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
4. “THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
• This means that ALL buses which operate into, out of, and within the City of Mississauga
are cancelled for the entire day.
5. “ALL DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.”
• This means that ALL transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District
School Board and the Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have
been cancelled for the entire day.
6. “ALL BUSES ARE CANCELLED AND THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE
DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD ARE CLOSED”.
• This means that ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel District School
board schools and offices are closed to all students and staff.
Note: For Secondary School students Riding Public Transit, cancellation of service will be
communicated by the respective transit property over the radio. Please be advised that Public
Transit rarely cancels and that the level of service on days with inclement weather is
unpredictable.
November 2015